Safety
Safety and scams in Pattaya
What governments' travel advice actually says about Pattaya, the scams it names, and who to call when something goes wrong.
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- Is Pattaya safe, or is it dangerous?For most visitors, yes, with sensible care. No government warns against Pattaya; the advice names drink spiking and assaults in nightlife areas.
- What are the common scams in Pattaya, and how do you avoid them?Agree prices first, and keep your passport. Jet ski damage claims, bar overcharging, taxi and tuk-tuk tricks, gem shops and phone scams.
- Pattaya emergency numbers and what to do1155 Tourist Police, 191 police, 1669 ambulance, 199 fire, 1441 online scams, and what to do in each case.
- What should you do after sending money to an online scam in Thailand?Call 1441 at once to freeze the receiving account, then report it and keep the evidence.